Perry Michael Simon

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Perry Michael Simon is a weekly news media columnist for Barrett Media. He previously served as VP and Editor/News-Talk-Sports/Podcast for AllAccess.com. Prior to joining the industry trade publication, Perry spent years in radio working as a Program Director and Operations Manager for KLSX and KLYY in Los Angeles and New Jersey 101.5 in Trenton. He can be found on X (formerly Twitter) @PMSimon.

Your News Media Audience is Changing. Why Aren’t You?

Pinpointing when the audience’s preferences change is an inexact science. That’s far less important than knowing that tastes have changed.

A Plan to Save Both Local Radio and Television

The common element of success for all media since Gutenberg is providing what the public wants. It’s about the content, not the medium.

News is the Only Thing Missing From Election Coverage

Coverage of the election is, as we’ve discussed, still very horse-race-centric, and there’s been, of course, coverage of the various Trump court cases, but where is the coverage of exactly what the candidates plan to do if elected?

Does Anyone Care About News Anymore?

Maybe we’ve already reached the point where news doesn’t move the needle, when people have already made up their minds about everything and don’t care for anything beyond “I know what I know.”

What Talk Radio Listeners Are Trying to Tell The Industry

It’s an election year and people do care about what’s going on, but not everyone is like the tiny percentage on social media sounding off on everything.

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Bloom Broadcasting Brings Back Star 94.7 in Youngstown

"The new Star 94.7 features the best music from the 70's, 80's, 90's plus much more,"

Radio One’s Yonni Rude to Receive ‘The Mike McVay Award’ at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

"In less than three years, Yonni's influence has rubbed off on everyone."

Radio Legends and Tomorrow’s Stars Agree on What Saves the Country Format

"Local radio wins when it feels ALIVE. The magic isn't the music anymore — everybody has the music."

How Tim Legler Is Stealing the Show During the NBA Finals

"This series has delivered classic battles and memorable moments. Viewers are better off with Legler behind the microphone helping bring them to life. He is at the top of his game, bringing the excitement to viewers one play after another."